Q is for Quick Guide to Antarctica on the Web

If you want to find out more about Antarctica, check out these websites:

Discovering Antarctica

Interactive teaching and learning resources, including mulitmedia. With links to National Curriculum Geography GCSE specifications.

Cool Antarctica

Picture-based site with loads of images of Antarctic, particularly wildlife and scenery.

British Antarctic Survey

BAS is responsible for the UK's scientific activities in Antarctica. The website contains news, research topics, information about ships and stations, a picture gallery and much more.

Zoom School: Antarctica

Resources and ideas for all ages.

Ice Station Antarctica

Website linked to the exhibition of the same name, currently at the Natural History Museum.

Antarctic heritage and conservation

Another Natural History Museum site, with lots of info and some pictures of artefacts from Shackleton's hut.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Facts and official guidance about visits to Antarctica, from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.